Biology Practice: Nervous System (Mock Test 2 - Intermediate)
1. The 'White Matter' of the brain and spinal cord gets its color primarily from the presence of:
2. Which part of the brain is responsible for "muscle coordination" and maintaining the balance of the body while walking?
3. A "Mixed Nerve" is one that contains:
4. The "Knee-jerk" reflex is an example of an action where the impulse travels to the ________ and back without reaching the brain.
5. Which part of the brain acts as a relay station for sensory impulses moving to the cerebrum?
6. The 'Pons' is a part of the brain stem that mainly functions to:
7. The Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) includes which of the following?
8. The protective outer layer of the meninges is the:
9. Which of the following is a "Conditioned Reflex"?
10. The 'Nodes of Ranvier' are specific gaps found in the ________ of a neuron.
11. Which part of the brain controls body temperature, thirst, and hunger?
12. The structural sheet of nerve fibers that connects the two cerebral hemispheres is the:
13. Nerves that arise from the brain and reach organs in the head are called:
14. In the spinal cord, the 'Grey Matter' is located ________ and the 'White Matter' is ________.
15. The Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) is responsible for controlling:
16. The chemical released at the synapse to transmit the impulse to the next neuron is called a:
17. Which of the following is NOT a part of the reflex arc?
18. The 'Stimulus' for a reflex action is detected by:
19. Damage to the 'Medulla Oblongata' can lead to immediate death because it:
20. The sensory area for "Vision" is located in which part of the cerebrum?